DistentionWordNet Explorer
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noun
the act of expanding by pressure from within
Words in this synset: distension
noun
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
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the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity
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dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
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dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes